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Douglas

Arizona · 16,534 residents · 9.981 sq mi
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Douglas has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,446. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $104,100. At a median age of 34.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 38% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,534
+16%since 2000
from 14,312 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,657 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 1,434 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.3
+12%since 2000
from 30.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K14K15K16K18K1990201020202024Douglas
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,446
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,567 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,683
+83%since 2000
from $10,232 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.9%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.2%
−8.4 ptssince 2000
from 36.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$104,100
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$581
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $348 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 60.3% in 2000
41.4% rent
Afford Score
2.7
−10%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic12.1%(1,731)
Black0.4%(54)
Hispanic / Latino86%(12,306)
Asian0.3%(46)
Other0%
Diversity Score28.4%(4,065)
2020
White, non-Hispanic10.3%(1,701)
Black2.2%(358)
Hispanic / Latino85.4%(14,126)
Asian0.7%(114)
Other2%(335)
Diversity Score33.4%(5,527)
Diversity Score
33
+18%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
74.2%
+19.5 ptssince 2000
from 54.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.0 min
+29%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 12.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
38.1%
−6.7 ptssince 2011
from 44.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.3%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Female
39.3%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Foreign born
24.1%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.9%
−73.6 ptssince 2013
from 82.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Douglas, Arizona?

Douglas, Arizona has about 16,534 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Douglas, Arizona?

The typical household in Douglas, Arizona earns about $38,446 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Douglas, Arizona expensive?

In Douglas, Arizona, the median home is worth about $104,100, and the typical rent is about $581 a month.

How educated are people in Douglas, Arizona?

About 12.6% of adults age 25 and over in Douglas, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Douglas, Arizona?

About 28.2% of people in Douglas, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

Has Douglas, Arizona grown since 1990?

Yes, Douglas, Arizona has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,629 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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